Decisions

Well, here we are at the cross roads of "before school" and pre-school. Joshua turned four in March, and should be starting Pre-school this fall. We had decided long ago that we would put Joshua in a private school. The only thing is, now we are at the point where affording a private school is not an option.

So, here in lies the problem that we are faced with. We don't really want to put Joshua in a public school. The amount of horrible things that you hear on the news is overwhelming! Just recently, a little boy who was 8 years old commited suicide because kids had been picking on him for years!

Then there is the student to teacher ratio. How will my child get the one on one attention that he may potentially need if a teacher has thirty students in her room? There is just not enough time in that eight hour time frame for a teacher to give a child the attention that he or she needs.

So, as of this point I am researching Homeschooling. We are definatly still in the praying and considering stage, and don't want to rush anything without praying it through first. But, this is looking like a real possibility.

This idea scares me. Alot. But, as with so many other aspects of parenting, you have to put your fears and insecurities to the side and do what is best for your child.

I was homeschooled growing up, and although there are a few things that I would do differently, it was over-all a great experience.  I believe that a majority of the reason I am the woman, wife, mother that I am today is because of the way that I was raised. And although I am not perfect, I believe that I was given a good foundation.

I have started this blog, mainly to post my thoughts, ideas, concerns, prayers and feelings on this matter. There is so much to consider, and at times I am sure it will be overwhelming. I have always been able to clear my head by writing things down.